When we were in Grand Junction, Colorado I gave two talks at Colorado Mesa University met two dynamic people. Dr. Chad Thatcher heads up the outing program at Colorado Mesa University, along with a program called International Learning Adventures. One … Continue reading
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Guest Post – The American Discovery Trail: So Much to Discover
The American Discovery Trail was designed for people to discover America. In so doing the ADT actually pieces together other trails and roads with connecting sections to provide a 6800 mile tour when both the northern and southern routes are … Continue reading
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Days 171-172 – 11/11-12/11 – Lyons Lions
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Cheyenne Bottoms to Lyons; Distance = 29 Miles; People Met = 11+ The second day of this stretch was one I’ve been looking forward to for awhile. Before our journey started the Lyons Lions Club was one of the most … Continue reading
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Day 170 – 11/10/11 – Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area
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Great Bend to Cheyenne Bottoms; Distance = 13 Miles; People Met = 7 The day got off to a rocky start, with some technical difficulties posting to the web. Hiking is only half of what I do on this journey; … Continue reading
Days 149-153 – 10/20-24/11 – Trail Angel Stretch
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La Junta to Holly; Distance = 90 Miles; People Met = 40 We packed for the 90 miles from La Junta to Holly while Ky went back East for a family reunion. Each day was a delight in its own … Continue reading
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Days 147-148 – 10/18-19/11 – La Junta, The Smile Hi City
Rest Days; People Met = 12 Unfortunately I did not have my camera bag with me for much of the day, but I did take a video. The day started at about 6:00 a.m. as we attended the “Wake Up … Continue reading
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Day 146 – 10/17/11 – Bittersweet Moments
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Manzanola to La Junta; Distance = 20 Miles; People Met = 3 We were in a little bit of a funk today as we journeyed on. Part of the reason was the weather. First came the overcast sky, then a … Continue reading
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Day 145 – 10/16/11 – Cowboy Church and Olney Springs
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Rest Day; People Met = 14 This was a great rest day! It started off with attending the Grand Opening of a Cowboy Church and ended with a potluck supper and presentation at the Olney Springs Lions Club. In between … Continue reading
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Days 142-144 – 10/13-15/11 – Protests
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Pueblo to Manzanola; Distance = 44 Miles; People Met = 20+ The protests occurring throughout the country formed a backdrop for our walk from Pueblo to Manzanola. As Cindy and I were taking a break by the side of the … Continue reading
Days 139-141 – 10/10-12/11 – Bungees and Bananas (much content)
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Canon City to Pueblo; Distance = 38 Miles; People Met = 17+ Our route from Canon City to Pueblo involved all road walking. A common sight along the side of all paved roads we have traveled are bungee cords; most … Continue reading
